Chelsea Eyeing Move for Charlton Athletic Striker Miles Leaburn
Chelsea Football Club is reportedly interested in signing Charlton Athletic striker Miles Leaburn during the upcoming January transfer window. The 19-year-old, who stands at an impressive 6ft 6in tall, has already made a name for himself this season with seven goal involvements in just 10 games across all competitions for the League One side.
Leaburn’s exceptional form at such a young age has caught the attention of top clubs, and Chelsea will have to compete with Premier League side Brentford if they want to secure the services of the talented Englishman. According to the Daily Mail, both Chelsea and Brentford are vying for Leaburn’s signature.
This is not the first time Leaburn has been linked with a move away from Charlton. Aston Villa was reportedly interested in the young striker towards the end of last season. Additionally, Charlton turned down a bid worth over £3 million from an unnamed Bundesliga club during the summer transfer window.
Leaburn is no stranger to Chelsea, as he was part of their academy before joining Charlton four years ago. The Blues are now showing renewed interest in the young striker after co-owner Todd Boehly granted head coach Mauricio Pochettino “greater transfer influence” this week.
Pochettino is keen to bolster Chelsea’s attacking options and has identified Ivan Toney as the club’s top target. However, reports suggest that the Argentine coach remains unconvinced by Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja, prompting the club to explore other options.
Chelsea has a history of raiding League One side Charlton for talent, having signed Mason Burstow from them in 2022. Burstow has since made significant contributions to Chelsea’s success.
Currently, Charlton sits in 13th place in the third tier of English football after 13 games, with five wins, five losses, and three draws.
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As the January transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Chelsea and their pursuit of Miles Leaburn. The young striker’s impressive performances have undoubtedly caught the attention of top clubs, and it remains to be seen where he will end up.